Jay Lite, Owner'S Manual

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J A Y CU SH I O NS
GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
Hook and loop Velcro should not come into prolonged contact
with moisture as this may degrade the adhesive and lead to a fail-
ure of the Velcro
®
to hold the cushion in place.
WARNING
Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may effect the center of gravity
of the wheelchair. Installed incorrectly, it may cause the wheelchair
to tip backwards, potentially resulting in injury. Always assess if the
addition of anti-tips, and/or an amputee axle adapter brackets may
be needed to help increase stability after adding a cushion.
WARNING
Prior to prolonged sitting, any cushion should be tried for a few
hours at a time while a clinician inspects your skin to ensure that red
pressure spots are not developing. You should regularly check for
skin redness. The clinical indicator for tissue breakdown is skin red-
ness. If your skin develops redness, discontinue the use of the cush-
ion immediately and see your doctor or therapist.
WARNING
Your JAY cushion is designed to help reduce pressure. However, no
cushion can completely eliminate sitting pressure or prevent pres-
sure sores. The JAY cushion is not a substitute for good skin care
including, proper diet, cleanliness, and regular pressure relief. Be
sure that the Velcro is engaged and able to hold the cushion in place.
WARNING
Avoid using the cushion on overly stretched seat upholstery. Stretched
upholstery does not provide adequate support for the cushion and
PLA
Foam
Insert
JAY Lite Cushion Components
Pelvic
Loading Area
(PLA)
Cover
Foam
base
THE JAY ® LITE CUSHION
The JAY Lite Cushion is designed to have all the benefits of skin
protection in a lightweight, comfortable and low-maintenance
package. The JAY Lite incorporates a PLA foam insert, and olilex
foam base, and has a microclimatic outer cover.
USE AND MAINTENANCE
improper positioning may result. Replace stretched upholstery or pur-
chase the JAY Adjustable Solid Seat for more support.
WARNING
Avoid using overly stretched backrest upholstery. Stretched back
upholstery does not provide adequate support for the body and
improper positioning may result. Replace stretched backrest
upholstery or purchase a back support product from Sunrise
Medical that is appropriate for you. Contact an authorized suppli-
er for a free demonstration of these back support products.
B. PROTECTING YOUR CUSHION
WARNING
Always avoid exposing your cushion to sharp obects, excessive
heat or open flame, and prolonged exposure to environmental
conditions like freezing temperatures and/or direct sunlight.
C. OBSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Make sure that there are never any obstructions between you and
your cushion. Any obstruction will reduce product effectiveness
and/or produce unnecessary pressure points for the user.
D. COVER ORIENTATION
WARNING
Product must be used with the cushion cover facing up. If the
cover is not used correctly it may reduce or eliminate the cush-
ion’s benefits and could increase the risk of skin and soft tissue
injuries.
The JAY Lite cushion helps to provide pressure and shear reduc-
tion which may help reduce the incidence of decubitus ulcers. It is
comfortable and doesn’t restrict movement, allowing the user to
change positions on the cushion.
Maximum user weight:
250 lbs (1
13
kg).
A. FITTING THE JAY LITE CUSHION
Select a cushion to match your hip width when in the seated posi-
tion. Place the cushion on the seat of the wheelchair. The cushion
length should extend to within “1-2” (2.5cm-5cm) from the back
of the knees. Place the cushion to the back of the wheelchair with
the material identification tags and pelvic loading area toward the
rear. When fit correctly, the user’s hips should be to the back of
the chair. The Ischials(seat bones) should be centered in the pelvic
loading area of the cushion. Proper footrest adjustment may
enhance sitting comfort and help lower peak sitting pressures. The
footrests should be adjusted low enough to allow the legs to rest
firmly on the front of the Cushion.
NOTE - Do not use the wheelchair’s seat width as a guide in
determining the appropriate cushion width. Improper cushion fit
may be detrimental to the performance of a pressure distributing
cushion and its support of the body.
Assess the client. Are the hips level? Are the legs in good position?
Is the client comfortable? If the answer to any of these questions is
“no,” you may want to explore other accessories to optimize the
user’s seated support, positioning, and comfort.